Computers & Industrial Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026
0360-8352
eISSN 1879-0550
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Computers & Industrial Engineering
Computers & Industrial Engineering (CIE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization and Manufacturing Process and Optimization, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0360-8352 (e-ISSN 1879-0550). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.56 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 13,441 works and 421,820 citations, with an h-index of 201.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 117 days.
Computers & Industrial Engineering Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Computers & Industrial Engineering has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.56, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Computers & Industrial Engineering operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 117 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Computers & Industrial Engineering should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Computers & Industrial Engineering against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Computers & Industrial Engineering
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 117 days.
- This journal covers Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization, Manufacturing Process and Optimization, Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0360-8352 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0550 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~117 days to first decision |
| h-index | 204 |
| Total Works | 13,527 |
| Total Citations | 428,352 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 7.61 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Computers & Industrial Engineering is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3790.
In our subject taxonomy, Computers & Industrial Engineering is classified under Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization, Manufacturing Process and Optimization, Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms and Supply Chain and Inventory Management.
Computers & Industrial Engineering is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Computers & Industrial Engineering returns a first decision in about 117 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 13,527 works that have together drawn 428,352 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 204; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.564; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 7.61.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.564 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 848 | 4,345 |
| 2024 | 848 | 12,091 |
| 2023 | 794 | 19,199 |
| 2022 | 844 | 26,421 |
| 2021 | 734 | 31,341 |
| 2020 | 675 | 33,967 |
| 2019 | 615 | 34,318 |
| 2018 | 606 | 30,920 |
| 2017 | 474 | 22,301 |
| 2016 | 394 | 18,849 |
| 2015 | 343 | 15,666 |
| 2014 | 319 | 14,589 |
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